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The best summary of the principles that the nationalist movement brought to the constituent assembly is the objective resolution that defines the aims of the assembly, moved by Nehru in 1946. It encapsulated the aspirations and values behind the Constitution: (i) India is an independent, sovereign, republic; (ii) India shall be a Union of erstwhile British Indian territories,Indian States and other parts outside British India and Indian states as are willing to be a part of the union. (iii) Territories forming the union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the government and administration, except those assigned to or vested in the union; (iv) All people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice. Equality of status and opportunities and equality before law and fundamental-freedom of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, association and action- subject to law and public morality. (v) The minorities, backward and tribal areas, depressed and other backward classes shall be provided adequate safeguards. (vi) The land would make full and willing contribution to the promotion of world Peace and welfare of mankind; (vii) All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India and its constitution shall flow from the people; (viii) The territorial integrity of the republic and its sovereign rights on land, sea and air shall be maintained according to justice and law of civilised nations.